Recyclable plastic bathroom products are usually labeled 1,2 or 5, depending on the type of plastic they contain. But did you know that each of these different types of bathroom plastics can be made into something different after they are recycled? Read on to learn about the 3 most common types of recyclable bathroom plastics, and what cool things they can become.

PET or PETE (#1 )

Where to find it in your bathroom: Mouthwash bottles

How to recycle: Commonly picked up curbside

After recycling, can be turned into: Fleece jackets!

HDPE (#2)
Full name: High Density Polyethylene

Where to find it in your bathroom: Lotion bottles

How to recycle: Commonly picked up curbside (remove pump first)

After recycling, can be turned into: Flower pots!

PP (#5)

Full name: Polypropylene

Where to find it in your bathroom: Floss containers

How to recycle: Curbside collection of #5 plastic is growing, so check your local recycling rules to see if your town or city is participating. If not, you can learn where you can drop it off locally with this search tool.

After recycling, can be turned into: Bike racks!